This was 10.4 percent lower than the state average of 34.4 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 8,536.
80.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Sallisaw for 2020*
| Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
|---|---|---|
| No degree | 1,040 | 19.1 |
| Regular high school diploma | 1,381 | 25.4 |
| GED or alternative credential | 544 | 10 |
| Some college, less than 1 year | 492 | 9 |
| Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 680 | 12.5 |
| Associate's degree | 473 | 8.7 |
| Bachelor's degree | 570 | 10.5 |
| Master's degree | 192 | 3.5 |
| Professional school degree | 54 | 1 |
| Doctorate degree | 16 | 0.3 |
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